Livestock

Limousin cattle were first imported into the UK in 1971. Since then, the breed has had a huge impact on the British beef industry. Ellie Layton visits one of the oldest UK herds which is still going strong.

Poultry classes at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show (GYS) have been cancelled due to the continued threat of Avian Influenza (AI).

The Queen succeeded to the throne on February 6, 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI. While agriculture has changed much in the 70 years that followed, fears about food security have remained.

Tesco has reaffirmed its support for UK egg farmers through five new five-year contracts for its shell egg suppliers.

Back to its usual May date after a move to July last year, Shropshire County Show, saw the ‘best in show’ for the cattle section go to the beef inter-breed winner, a Charolais heifer, from the Corbett family, Knighton, Powys.

Trials to assess the tenderness of Welsh Lamb are hoped to secure the reputation of the country’s popular product. 

Concern over a shortage of large animal vets is mounting, as farmers left without access to livestock specialists accuse Government of merely paying ‘lip service’ to the problem.

Irish pig farmers are facing unprecedented pressure as the industry continues to financially haemorrhage 55 euros (£46) on every pig sold.

Ensuring the breed is relevant to today’s market is key to the success of Alastair Gibson’s pedigree Beef Shorthorn herd. Katie Fallon reports.

This month, Rodger Evans gives his opinion on AHDB, reminds us how the past cannot be changed and how the future cannot be predicted.